New faces will bring 'vigor and vitality' to Party's top body

时间：2007-10-24 05:56:34

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Oct.23 - The top leadership line-up of the Communist Party of China (CPC) made a group debut1 Monday morning on their election at the first plenum of the 17th CPC Central Committee, with Hu Jintao reelected as Party chief for a second term.

 

New faces in the pinnacle2 Political Bureau Standing3 Committee of the CPC Central Committee are Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang. They joined the nine-member echelon4 with the five remaining members of the previous standing committee, namely Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin and Li Changchun.

 

Other newcomers in the 25-member Political Bureau are Wang Gang, Wang Qishan, Liu Yandong, Li Yuanchao, Wang Yang, Zhang Gaoli, Xu Caihou and Bo Xilai.

 

Six of the newly elected Political Bureau members and the CPC Central Committee Secretariat were born in the 1950s. They spent their formative years in a peaceful but changing China.

 

They outlived the severest natural disasters in modern China that lasted from 1959 to 1961, witnessed in their childhood the frenetic development drive of Great Leap Forward (1958-61), and grew up during the "cultural revolution" (1966-76), which threw China into a decade-long turmoil5.

 

With bachelor's degrees and doctorates7, they rose from the grassroots, acquainted themselves with the lives of the people and stood out with expertise8 in economy, business management and social sciences.

 

"With these people joining in, the central collective leadership of the Party has gained more vigor9 and vitality," Professor Liu Chun, deputy dean of the Graduate Institute of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, said.

 

New blood

 

Xi Jinping, 54, was trained as a chemical engineer at the prestigious10 Tsinghua University and much later got a doctorate6 in law.

 

Earlier this year, Xi was appointed Party chief of China's commercial and financial hub Shanghai and has given a new look to the eastern municipality after a corruption12 scandal felled his predecessor13 Chen Liangyu, who is now under criminal investigation14 for alleged15 illegal use of 3.2 billion yuan ($426 million) social security funds.

 

A native of Shaanxi Province, Xi said he spent "his most memorable16 time", about 17 years, in Fujian, an economic powerhouse in East China.

 

While steering18 the Fujian provincial19 government, Xi encouraged better public services for increasing trade between Fujian and Taiwan. Ma shang jiu ban (Go and handle it) is his trademark20 tag for efficiency.

 

After being promoted in November 2002 to the post of Party secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, Xi mapped out a package of measures ranging from ecology to culture to foster harmonious21 development in the province.

 

Li Keqiang, 52, the youngest of the newly elected, mounted the political ladder from the very bottom as Party secretary of a village-level production unit.

 

From the first-secretary of the Chinese Communist Youth League to the chiefs of China's major granary provinces Henan and Liaoning, the doctor of economics from the Economic Institute of Peking University co-authored a treatise22 titled "On the Tri-Structure of China's Economy" and won over the country's top economic award, the Sun Yefang Economic Prize.

 

Sources close to Li said he cared about the sufferings of the public and was good at integrating Marxist and Western economic theories with China's economic reforms.

 

He Guoqiang, 63, an engineer-turned Party cadre, established his name playing tough against corruption since taking over the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee in 2002.

 

He opened the hotline 12380 to encourage people to report corrupt11 officials and vowed23 to crack down on the pernicious practice of landing promotions24 by greasing palms.

 

The native of Hunan Province commanded the country's largest-ever drive in the Party's history on Marxism education to secure the vanguard role of CPC members.

 

He also served as the governor of Fujian Province and Party secretary of Chongqing Municipality.

 

Zhou Yongkang, 64, minister of public security and the first commissar of the Armed Police Force, was recognized for his bold and resolute25 reforms to rectify26 the work style of the police and eliminate corruption.

 

"Be clean, exercise self-discipline and abide27 by the law. Neither abuse power for personal gain nor take bribes28. Do not provide protective shield to offenders," Zhou, also State Councilor, taught the police.

 

A native of Jiangsu Province, Zhou once served as general manager of the China National Petroleum29 Corporation, minister of land and resources and Party secretary of Sichuan Province.

 

In the words of Li Lianyu, a delegate to the 17th CPC National Congress, which closed on Sunday, the injection of new blood to the central leadership is crucial for the country to materialize the goals put forth30 by the Party.

 

"We count on the new central collective leadership to steer17 the country into prosperity and harmony at a new starting point," he said.

 

Talking to the press Monday, Hu Jintao said on behalf of the new leadership that the Politburo Standing Committee is fully31 aware of its heavy duties and will mobilize the Party and the people to advance the national drive and live up to the trust and expectations of the people.

 

Rising rookies

 

Wang Gang, 64, former director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee. A graduate from the Philosophy Department of Jilin University, Wang has abundant experience of government work at both central and grassroots levels.

 

Wang Qishan, Beijing Mayor. He stood out with a substantial credential on economy. The 58-year-old, a certified32 senior economist33, is a part-time professor with the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management. He once headed the China Construction Bank, the former economic restructuring office of the State Council and acted as Party chief of Hainan Province.

 

Liu Yandong, 61, the only woman in the Political Bureau, is deputy chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a doctorate in political science.

 

Li Yuanchao, 56, a doctor of law, was recognized for narrowing the urban-rural gap during his tenure34 as Party secretary of Nanjing city and Jiangsu Province. He once served as deputy minister of culture and vice-director of the Information Office of the State Council.

 

Wang Yang, 52, a master of management science, is Party secretary of Chongqing Municipality and has gone all out to tackle the thorny35 task of resettling millions of people in the Three Gorges36 area for the world's largest hydropower project.

 

Zhang Gaoli, 60, an economics major in college, once served as Party secretary in Shenzhen, China's pioneer of economic reform. He was moved from Shandong Province to Tianjin this year to steer the coastal37 municipality through an ambitious financial reform in the city's Binhai New Area.

 

Xu Caihou, 64, vice-chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, graduated in electronic engineering from the Harbin Institute of Military Engineering.

 

Commerce Minister Bo Xilai, 57, graduated from Peking University and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. His political star rose when he was mayor of Dalian in Liaoning Province. He also served as the province's Party chief.

 

Ling Jihua, 50 and Wang Huning, 51, are two new members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee. They both hold master's degrees.

 
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1 debut IxGxy     
n.首次演出，初次露面
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  • That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
  • The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。
2 pinnacle A2Mzb     
n.尖塔，尖顶，山峰；(喻)顶峰
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  • Now he is at the very pinnacle of his career.现在他正值事业中的顶峰时期。
  • It represents the pinnacle of intellectual capability.它代表了智能的顶峰。
3 standing 2hCzgo     
n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的
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  • After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
  • They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
4 echelon YkZzT     
n.梯队；组织系统中的等级；v.排成梯队
参考例句：
  • What kind of friends can be considered the first echelon of the friends?那什么样的朋友才能算第一梯队的朋友？
  • These are the first echelon members.这些是我们的第一梯队的队员。
5 turmoil CKJzj     
n.骚乱，混乱，动乱
参考例句：
  • His mind was in such a turmoil that he couldn't get to sleep.内心的纷扰使他无法入睡。
  • The robbery put the village in a turmoil.抢劫使全村陷入混乱。
6 doctorate fkEzt     
n.(大学授予的)博士学位
参考例句：
  • He hasn't enough credits to get his doctorate.他的学分不够取得博士学位。
  • Where did she do her doctorate?她在哪里攻读博士？
7 doctorates 37b4c8280180b658704daaa0cb0fe037     
n.博士学位( doctorate的名词复数 )
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  • Nearly 1,000 specialized personnel with doctorates have settled in Shenzhen. 现已引进博士学位的专门人才近千名。 来自互联网
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8 expertise fmTx0     
n.专门知识(或技能等)，专长
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  • You really have the technical expertise in a new breakthrough.让你真正在专业技术上有一个全新的突破。
9 vigor yLHz0     
n.活力，精力，元气
参考例句：
  • The choir sang the words out with great vigor.合唱团以极大的热情唱出了歌词。
  • She didn't want to be reminded of her beauty or her former vigor.现在，她不愿人们提起她昔日的美丽和以前的精力充沛。
10 prestigious nQ2xn     
adj.有威望的，有声望的，受尊敬的
参考例句：
  • The young man graduated from a prestigious university.这个年轻人毕业于一所名牌大学。
  • You may even join a prestigious magazine as a contributing editor.甚至可能会加入一个知名杂志做编辑。
11 corrupt 4zTxn     
v.贿赂，收买；adj.腐败的，贪污的
参考例句：
  • The newspaper alleged the mayor's corrupt practices.那家报纸断言市长有舞弊行为。
  • This judge is corrupt.这个法官贪污。
12 corruption TzCxn     
n.腐败，堕落，贪污
参考例句：
  • The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
  • The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
13 predecessor qP9x0     
n.前辈，前任
参考例句：
  • It will share the fate of its predecessor.它将遭受与前者同样的命运。
  • The new ambassador is more mature than his predecessor.新大使比他的前任更成熟一些。
14 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
15 alleged gzaz3i     
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
参考例句：
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
16 memorable K2XyQ     
adj.值得回忆的，难忘的，特别的，显著的
参考例句：
  • This was indeed the most memorable day of my life.这的确是我一生中最值得怀念的日子。
  • The veteran soldier has fought many memorable battles.这个老兵参加过许多难忘的战斗。
17 steer 5u5w3     
vt.驾驶，为…操舵；引导；vi.驾驶
参考例句：
  • If you push the car, I'll steer it.如果你来推车，我就来驾车。
  • It's no use trying to steer the boy into a course of action that suits you.想说服这孩子按你的方式行事是徒劳的。
18 steering 3hRzbi     
n.操舵装置
参考例句：
  • He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration. 他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。
  • Steering according to the wind, he also framed his words more amicably. 他真会看风使舵，口吻也马上变得温和了。
19 provincial Nt8ye     
adj.省的，地方的；n．外省人，乡下人
参考例句：
  • City dwellers think country folk have provincial attitudes.城里人以为乡下人思想迂腐。
  • Two leading cadres came down from the provincial capital yesterday.昨天从省里下来了两位领导干部。
20 trademark Xndw8     
n.商标；特征；vt.注册的…商标
参考例句：
  • The trademark is registered on the book of the Patent Office.该商标已在专利局登记注册。
  • The trademark of the pen was changed.这钢笔的商标改了。
21 harmonious EdWzx     
adj.和睦的，调和的，和谐的，协调的
参考例句：
  • Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。
  • The room was painted in harmonious colors.房间油漆得色彩调和。
22 treatise rpWyx     
n.专著；(专题)论文
参考例句：
  • The doctor wrote a treatise on alcoholism.那位医生写了一篇关于酗酒问题的论文。
  • This is not a treatise on statistical theory.这不是一篇有关统计理论的论文。
23 vowed 6996270667378281d2f9ee561353c089     
起誓，发誓（vow的过去式与过去分词形式）
参考例句：
  • He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。
  • I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。
24 promotions ea6aeb050f871384f25fba9c869cfe21     
促进( promotion的名词复数 )； 提升； 推广； 宣传
参考例句：
  • All services or promotions must have an appeal and wide application. 所有服务或促销工作都必须具有吸引力和广泛的适用性。
  • He promptly directed the highest promotions and decorations for General MacArthur. 他授予麦克阿瑟将军以最高的官阶和勋奖。
25 resolute 2sCyu     
adj.坚决的，果敢的
参考例句：
  • He was resolute in carrying out his plan.他坚决地实行他的计划。
  • The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.埃及人对侵略者作出坚决的反抗。
26 rectify 8AezO     
v.订正，矫正，改正
参考例句：
  • The matter will rectify itself in a few days.那件事过几天就会变好。
  • You can rectify this fault if you insert a slash.插人一条斜线便可以纠正此错误。
27 abide UfVyk     
vi.遵守；坚持；vt.忍受
参考例句：
  • You must abide by the results of your mistakes.你必须承担你的错误所造成的后果。
  • If you join the club,you have to abide by its rules.如果你参加俱乐部，你就得遵守它的规章。
28 bribes f3132f875c572eefabf4271b3ea7b2ca     
n.贿赂( bribe的名词复数 )；向（某人）行贿，贿赂v.贿赂( bribe的第三人称单数 )；向（某人）行贿，贿赂
参考例句：
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • corrupt officials accepting bribes 接受贿赂的贪官污吏
29 petroleum WiUyi     
n.原油，石油
参考例句：
  • The Government of Iran advanced the price of petroleum last week.上星期伊朗政府提高了石油价格。
  • The purpose of oil refinery is to refine crude petroleum.炼油厂的主要工作是提炼原油。
30 forth Hzdz2     
adv.向前；向外，往外
参考例句：
  • The wind moved the trees gently back and forth.风吹得树轻轻地来回摇晃。
  • He gave forth a series of works in rapid succession.他很快连续发表了一系列的作品。
31 fully Gfuzd     
adv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地
参考例句：
  • The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
  • They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。
32 certified fw5zkU     
a.经证明合格的；具有证明文件的
参考例句：
  • Doctors certified him as insane. 医生证明他精神失常。
  • The planes were certified airworthy. 飞机被证明适于航行。
33 economist AuhzVs     
n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人
参考例句：
  • He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
  • He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。
34 tenure Uqjy2     
n.终身职位；任期；(土地)保有权，保有期
参考例句：
  • He remained popular throughout his tenure of the office of mayor.他在担任市长的整个任期内都深得民心。
  • Land tenure is a leading political issue in many parts of the world.土地的保有权在世界很多地区是主要的政治问题。
35 thorny 5ICzQ     
adj.多刺的，棘手的
参考例句：
  • The young captain is pondering over a thorny problem.年轻的上尉正在思考一个棘手的问题。
  • The boys argued over the thorny points in the lesson.孩子们辩论功课中的难点。
36 gorges 5cde0ae7c1a8aab9d4231408f62e6d4d     
n.山峡，峡谷( gorge的名词复数 )；咽喉v.（用食物把自己）塞饱，填饱( gorge的第三人称单数 )；作呕
参考例句：
  • The explorers were confronted with gorges(that were)almost impassable and rivers(that were)often unfordable. 探险人员面临着几乎是无路可通的峡谷和常常是无法渡过的河流。 来自辞典例句
  • We visited the Yangtse Gorges last summer. 去年夏天我们游历了长江三峡。 来自辞典例句
37 coastal WWiyh     
adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的
参考例句：
  • The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
  • This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。

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